Kim Soo-hyun

At 36 years old, Kim Soo-hyun has this physical status:

Career

Kim made his television debut in 2007 with a supporting role in Kimchi Cheese Smile, and in 2008, he became a lead actor in KBS' critically acclaimed youth drama, Jungle Fish. It's based on a true tale and addresses the critical aspects of school cheating, academic norms, and interactive blogging in a new way. Several accolades, including the US Peabody Award, were given to the drama.

Kim appeared on Delicious Quiz (also known as The Taste of Life) as one of the hosts and in the short film Cherry Blossom, both for the second half of the year.

In 2009, Kim appeared in the short film Worst Friends by Namkoong Sun, which earned the Best Film in Social Drama award at the Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival and the well-received SBS drama special Father's House, where he appeared alongside veteran actor Choi Min-soo. He co-hosted Mnet's Boys & Girls Music Countdown, alongside Kara's Han Seung-yeon in 2009.

In January 2010, KeyEast and Kim became his management company, with Kim as his exclusive representative.

Kim boosted his name by appearing in Will It Snow for Christmas as the younger version of the male lead characters. The two actors, Joe and Giant, were given the Best New Actor award at the SBS Drama Awards, with the latter winning him the Best New Actor award.

Kim made a name for herself in 2011 after appearing in a teen musical drama Dream High. He played a country bumpkin who turned out to be a musical genius. The drama attracted high domestic votes and was also highly regarded abroad, winning numerous international awards. Kim studied song and dance at JYP Entertainment for three months to get the required scenes in the drama off the stage. He recorded two songs for the drama's soundtrack, his solo "Dreaming," as well as the rest of the cast's title song "Dream High."

Kim's fame as the King Leehwon appeared in the hit period drama Moon Embracing the Sun. The drama attained a high rating of 42.2 percent, establishing the "national drama" brand, and being exported to Asia's most lucrative exports of the drama genre. Kim performed his vocals on the soundtrack of both the traditional ballad "Only You" and the more modern "Another Way" of the song.

He set a new record in product endorsements for being the face of 17 brands simultaneously, thanks in large part to his fame. At the 48th Baeksang Arts Awards, he was also voted Best Actor (TV) award. Kim praised heavyweight veterans such as Han Suk-kyu, Shin Ha-kyun, and Cha Seung-won, saying, "I am very grateful for this moment, but I am also ashamed." It's like doing a lot of homework. I'll keep working to become a better actor in order to keep this award."

Kim made his big-screen debut in The Thieves, a star-studded heist film that was widely praised by the media as the Korean version of Ocean's Eleven. The film became the second highest-grossing film in Korean cinema history with over 12.9 million ticket sales.

In the film Secretly, Greatly, a Hun's extension of the famous web toon series Covertness, Kim was cast in 2013. Several years ago, the film was one of the year's biggest box office hits, with a 7-million audience. At the 50th Grand Bell Awards and the 50th Baeksang Arts Awards, Kim received Best New Actor (Film) awards.

Kim starred in SBS fantasy romance series My Love from the Star from 2013 to 2014, alongside Jun Ji-hyun. He also released two singles for the drama's soundtrack, titled "In Front of Your House" and "Promise." It's become extremely popular in Asia, especially in China; as of February 2014, it had over 14.5 billion viewers and sparked fashion, make-up, and restaurant trends.

Kim's name has risen in popularity in Asia, topping multiple opinion polls and making him one of the most in-demand endorsers with 35 product endorsements. At the 7th Korea Drama Awards and Most Popular Actor (TV) at the 50th Baeksang Arts Awards, he received the Daesang (or "Grand Prize"), the highest award for television.

Kim appeared in My Love From the Star writer Park Ji-eun in 2015. The drama gained solid domestic ratings in the United States, and was also exported to several countries around the world. According to the Korea Broadcasting Corporation, Kim became one of South Korea's most popular leading stars on television. Kim earned the Daesang (or "Grand Prize") at the 8th Korea Drama Awards, 4th APAN Star Awards, and the 2015 KBS Drama Awards for his acting appearances.

In 2015, Kim's wax figures made in his photographs were displaced at Madame Tussauds, Hong Kong, and Musée Grévin, Seoul. In the upcoming year, he was included on Forbes' "30 Under 30 Asia list" — a list of 30 influential people under the age of 30 years old who have made a big difference in their fields.

Kim appeared in Real, directed by his cousin Lee Sa-rang, which premiered in June 2017. The film tanked at the box office and received critical feedback from critics about its direction, storyline, and characters' details; only Kim saved the movie with his acting to some degree.

In contrast, the film's debut in Taiwan's cinema received a warm reception. Real was included in Pierce Conran's list of the top 15 Korean Movies of 2017 for its uniqueness and originality.

Kim left his playing career and enlisted to complete his obligatory military service of 21 months.

Kim began his compulsory military service on October 23, 2017. As he underwent heart surgery, he was supposed to work in public service rather than active service. Nonetheless, he volunteered for re-examinations and was eventually cleared for combat. To complete his basic training, he went to a military camp in Paju, Gyeonggi Province.

Kim's company reported in late November 2017 that he had completed his five weeks of basic training, placing fourth as the best trainee in the world. He was given a vacation by the division commander and he was sent by himself to the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion to continue his service.

Kim received a special award for his outstanding service in the military in February 2019. Kim was shot and released on July 1, 2019.

When Kim debuted in his acting debut in newspapers through his cameo appearances on dramas Hotel del Luna and Crash Landing on You, he made news in newspapers.

Kim will be leaving KeyEast to create a new company with his cousin in December 2019, according to reports. Kim Sae-ron and Seo Yea-ji all signed with newly formed entertainment company Goldmedalist in January 2020.

In 2020, Kim played Moon Gang-tae, an orphanaged psychiatric aide in the television and Netflix broadcast romantic comedy It's Okay to Not Be Okay. After a five-year absence, Kim's first small screen appearance in a lead role. In comparison to his earlier dramas, the series lacked luster in terms of TV viewership ratings. However, it was the most popular show of the year on Netflix in South Korea in the romance category. It's Okay to Not Be Okay one of "The Best International Shows of 2020," the New York Times named it "one of the most popular Asian dramas" of 2020. S. Poorvaja of The Hindu said of Kim's performance that "Gang-tae alive on screen" was an excellent example of "silent world weariness" that has gradually but steadily increased to sparkling eyes, smiles, and excitement. At the 5th Asia Artist Awards in the television category, he once again received the Daesang (or "Grand Prize).

Kim Hyun-soo, a common college student who comes to a different conclusion in 2021, appeared in Coupang Play's television series Criminal Justice.

Gold Medalist announced on December 21, 2021, that it would produce and promote actor Kim Soo-hyun's digital human together with EVR Studio. It has a look and feel as if it were a real person and will be used in a variety of industries, including entertainment, metaverse, films, and advertising in the future.

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